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by William T. Ayoub, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. - Associate, Department of Rheumatology, Geisinger Medical Group, Geisinger Health System, State College, PA; by Christopher V. Chambers, M.D. - Professor and Director, Clinical Trials, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; by Laurence J. Kinsella, M.D., F.A.A.N. - Professor of Neurology, Saint Louis University Medical School; Chief, Division of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Forest Park Hospital, St. Louis, MO; by Gary H. Oberlender, M.D., F.A.C.P. - Private Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and by David E. Riley, M.D. - Professor, Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Director, Movement Disorders Center, The Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
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OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.
NEEDS STATEMENT: There is a great need to maintain and improve the clinical diagnostic skills of the Primary Care Practitioner in view of the fact that America is aging and healthcare costs are on the rise. This CME activity satisfies the need to improve the knowledge of practitioners regarding common challenges in diagnosing and treating the Aging patient. Useful clinical approaches to common elderly problems such as Stroke, CHF, Dementia, Delirium, Rheumatologic complaints and even Improving Communication Skills will be taught using an evidence-based format. Through greater reliance on clinical skills and knowledge, and by keeping up with the rapid growth of our understanding of aging and our changing medical needs as we age as a country, this course is expected to positively impact the quality of care that we offer our aging population.
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| | TOPIC 1 | Stroke Part I: Risk Factors and Prevention - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Discuss risk factors and modification.
| | 2. | | Apply principles of localization to classify stroke subtypes.
| | 3. | | Recognize when to refer patients for carotid endarterectomy.
| | 4. | | Review use of aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin, heparin and carotid endarterectomy.
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| | TOPIC 2 | Cerebrovascular Disease Part II: TIA and Stroke - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Define TIA.
| | 2. | | Develop a protocol for evaluation and treatment of TIA and stroke.
| | 3. | | Apply inclusion criteria and CT criteria for thrombolysis.
| | 4. | | Discuss outcomes, hemorrhage rate, recovery.
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| | TOPIC 3 | Delirium in the Elderly: Current Concepts - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | List diagnostic features and common causes of delirium.
| | 2. | | Distinguish between delirium and dementia.
| | 3. | | Appreciate causes of persistent delirium.
| | 4. | | Describe non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches to the delirious patient.
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| | TOPIC 4 | Dementia - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Identify a patient with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
| | 2. | | Diagnose the major syndromes associated with common causes of dementia.
| | 3. | | Develop a therapeutic plan for a patient with dementia.
| | 4. | | Identify the conditions that frequently mimic dementia.
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| | TOPIC 5 | Clinical Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Diseases - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Discuss a systematic approach to the evaluation of the patient with rheumatic disease including:
| a. | Relate the central role of the history and physical examination.
| | b. | Discussing key x-ray findings in patients with rheumatic diseases.
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| | TOPIC 6 | Primary Care-Based Management of CHF - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Describe the correctable causes of CHF.
| | 2. | | Discuss the “new paradigm” in CHF management addressing disease mechanisms.
| | 3. | | Describe the role of new and old classes of drugs in CHF management.
| | 4. | | Develop a treatment plan for a patient with CHF.
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| | TOPIC 7 | Improving Communication Skills in Medical Practice - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Describe the variety of ways that people perceive communication and process information.
| | 2. | | Identify your personal communication strengths and limitations.
| | 3. | | Describe communication issues unique to older patients.
| | 4. | | Describe practices to maximize effective communication and listening.
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| | TOPIC 8 | Vitamin B-12 Deficiency in the Elderly - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | | Describe the normal physiology and the pathophysiology of B-12 deficiency and its causes.
| | 2. | | Describe the use of metabolic markers in B-12 deficiency.
| | 3. | | Define work-up of B-12 deficiency in clinical practice.
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